7 Things You Didn’t Know that Laurel Leaves Do for Your Health

To take advantage of all that laurel leaves have to offer for your health, make sure you use dried leaves because fresh ones can be toxic.

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Laurel leaves (also called bay leaves) are often used as an herb in the kitchen. However, they also have a lot to offer for your health. If you didn’t know, read on to find out what they can do for you!

5. They support a healthy respiratory system

All it takes is breathing in steam from laurel leaf oil to say goodbye to phlegm.

Laurel oil recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of dried laurel leaves (bay leaves) (5 g)

1 cup of sweet almond oil (200 g)

Supplies

1 airtight glass jar that holds 200 ml

Preparation

First, wash the glass jar well.

Then, add the laurel leaves, making sure they are clean.

Then add the sweet almond oil.

Close the jar with its airtight cover and let sit 40 days.

Benefits of laurel oil

It’s good for your skin

Laurel oil is excellent for skincare. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, perfect for giving your skin the care it needs.

In addition, it has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Therefore it’s perfect if you want to keep your skin clean and counteract the aging, damaging effect of free radicals.

It can lower your fever

If you have a cold or the flu, inhaling steam with laurel oil is a good solution. You can also opt for applying moist compresses with the oil to your chest. This way, you’ll be helping to prevent infections associated with colds.

Laurel oil also helps regulate your body temperature and stimulates sweating if you have a fever.

It encourages muscle relaxation

Because it has a vasoconstriction effect, it helps with muscle contraction as well as relaxation of the nerve impulse.

It’s also great if you want to regulate your blood circulation.

Likewise, laurel leaves are useful if you have a headache or migraine, as well as neck or back pain.

For any of these conditions, get some relief by getting a massage with laurel oil.

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